Community

Amber Ridge Apartments

5601 Goldthread Ln, Henrico, VA 23228 · Henrico

4.0

Insider

4.1

Reviews

$1,230–$1,695

Rent range

Studio–2 BD

Bedrooms

3–12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 19, 2026

Managed bySMG Property Management (#41/153)

Inspection historyNot tracked in Henrico yet

Resident reviews

72 reviews

Mixed

Reddit mentions

1 mention

Pros & cons

Responsive and helpful maintenance staff

Quiet, peaceful community atmosphere

Friendly and professional office staff

Affordable rent and convenient location

Ground floor and single-story units available

Pest and mold issues in units

Frequent property manager turnover

Unresponsive management and billing problems

Security and safety concerns

Inconsistent maintenance and repairs

Dealbreakers9 of 72 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Bed bugs · Health · Thin walls · Noise · Safety

Management

SMG Property Management

Rank

41/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Fees18%

Mold16%

Management16%

Other pests9%

Cleanliness9%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Staples Mill Marketplace · Potros Mexican Restaurant

All nearby places & map

Inspection history

coming soon

Not available yet

InsiderRVA doesn't track Henrico code enforcement records yet. Records currently cover the City of Richmond and Chesterfield County.

Resident reviews

r/rvaPostu/wigglebork_72 · 8 months agoView on Reddit

apartments for older adults, seniors that AREN'T assisted living - feedback needed plz

… look gross. Saw folks walking around. Do they ever have two bedrooms come up? Allegedly they have them but nothing right now or coming available soon. Amber Ridge -- very similar to Oakbrook, I think it's smaller overall. I knew someone that lived there a while ago and it seemed pretty quiet, nothing fancy but clean. Brookdale -- similar to above. Reflections - another cottage style, geared toward seniors. do they never post availability or just don't have any? or a wait list a mile l

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 18, 2026

1 Bedroom

2 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 576 sqft · $2.36/sqft

$1,360

W/D in unitBalconyIsland kitchen

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Additional fees may apply. If something has changed or is missing, please and let us know.

Limited information. Visit the property website or contact the leasing office for complete fee details.

One-time

Admin Fee$175

Security Deposit$500

Application Fee$50

Estimated total$725

Monthly

No monthly fee information available

Pet policy

No pet policy information available

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Virtual tours

Studio – 252SF1 / 3

Location & nearby

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

1Potros Mexican Restaurant★ 4.70.43 mi

3Franco's Italian Restaurant★ 4.30.44 mi

Grocery

7Kroger Bakery★ 5.00.46 mi

5Staples Mill Marketplace★ 4.40.47 mi

Medical

9Virginia Diabetes & Endocrinology, P.C.★ 3.60.22 mi

10Henrico Doctors Hospital Parham★ 3.70.22 mi

Amenities

Community

BBQ & Picnic Lounge

Sharing Library

Outdoor Reading Nook

Large Bark Park

On-site Maintenance

Package Receiving

Pet Friendly

Picnic Area With Grills

In-unit

Open Concept Floor Plans

Private Patios on 1 & 2 bedroom Floor Plans

Bonus Room w W/D Connection on 1 & 2 bedroom Floor Plans

Cable Ready

Dishwasher*

Large Lighted Attic Storage

Private Entrance

Single Story Construction

* Only in select units

About this property

Welcome to Amber Ridge Apartments, your new home in the heart of Richmond, VA. Our community offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience, with a large Bark Park for your furry friends to frolic and play, and a BBQ & Picnic Lounge perfect for outdoor dining and socializing. For those who love to read, our Sharing Library & Outdoor Reading Nook provides a serene space to lose yourself in a good book. At Amber Ridge Apartments, we believe in creating a living experience that caters to your lifestyle. Come and discover the perfect blend of urban living and outdoor amenities right here in Richmond.